After 27 months, the WCPFC has announced the temporary suspension on observer coverage for purse seine vessels will be lifted on January 1, 2023, which might end worries over whether captains...
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More Supply To BKK Anticipated With Continued Peak In WCPO Skipjack Catches
More whole round frozen skipjack is anticipated to reach processing hubs, especially Bangkok, as WCPO vessels managed to surpass their peak April catches in May. Such a volume has not been...
Frime Accelerates Business With New Tuna Plant
Frime is accelerating its business strategy on expanding its production to become a leader in the fresh yellowfin steaks segment. This month, the firm opened a new tuna processing plant in...
Calvo Seiner Among Contenders For Vessel Of The Year Award In Spain
The purse seiner 'Monteraiola' became Group Calvo's newest fishing vessel in April 2021. And now Freire, the shipyard in charge of its construction, has submitted the boat for the 13th edition...
Manta Skipjack Price Falls, Despite Declining Origin Catches
Deals for whole round frozen skipjack in Manta have been hitting highs for the last couple of months. Earlier, this bullish market was fueled by poor fishing in the EPO as well as firm demand...
MSC’s Board Approves New Fisheries Standard
After a four-year review, the Board of Trustees of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has unanimously approved the new version of its Fisheries Standard, hailing it as a “major achievement.”...
Day Of The Seafarer Commemorates A Sailor’s Journey
June 25 is the day to celebrate global seafarers, serving as a reminder of the contribution made by men and women to the international seaborne trade and the global community. According to UN...
Q1 Ecuador Tuna Exports Steadily Growing Towards USD 300 M
Ecuadorian tuna exports reached a four-year peak in both volume and value during the first quarter of 2022. The result was mainly driven by the strong EU demand and the US sourcing more canned...
Plunging SKJ1.8:BKK A Major Concern For Vessel Operators
Price levels for skipjack being traded in Bangkok have nosedived in the last two weeks, creating an almost impossible situation for seiner operators who are already bleeding money from high...
Why Is A Traditional Japanese Tuna Condiment Produced In France?
The reason for Makurazaki Katsuobushi (a manufacturer of a traditional tuna condiment) opening a plant in France was the rising popularity of Japanese cuisine in Europe and the US, as the...
TU Hires NGO Expert To Lead COSI Sustainability Team
Thai Union has picked a sustainable management professional with a non-profit background as the new Director of Sustainability for North America. The new hire, Blake Stok, will work with the...
USD 6 Million Paid To Trial Lawyers In Tuna Scandal Case In London
Mozambique, one of the poorest nations in the world, has spent about five million pounds (about USD 6 million) preparing documents for a “hidden debts” case in the London Commercial Court....
New TRATA TunaPocket Conquering The World
- Advertorial - Greek canning company KONVA (North Aegean Sea Canneries) is known for its top-quality tuna and innovative seafood products. It has a modern, highly-certified processing...
Ocean UN Conference A Decisive Moment To Make Changes
Sustainable fisheries, climate change, and protecting ecosystems are all issues that will be discussed during the upcoming UN Ocean Conference that will take place from June 27 to July 1,...
Yellowfin Quotas & Closures Slash Q1 WR Supply To EU Plants
EU demand for whole round frozen yellowfin declined drastically at the beginning of this year, with shipments dropping by one-third compared to last year. European processors bought 15,484 M/T...
Mexican Fishers Annoyed After 3-Year Wait For Tuna Licenses
For almost three years, the fishermen of Ensenada have been requesting permits for bluefin tuna handline fishing, a traditional sustainable fishing method. However, they have yet to receive a...
US Demand For Canned Bonito Grows As Value Plummets
American importers increased their intake of bonito and tuna-like species during the first three months of this year. The Chinese managed to more than recover their lost market share and...
Ecuadorian Seafood Brand Gets Funded 2.5M For US Expansion
An Ecuadorian canned seafood brand has received USD 2.5 million in funding from Tradewind Finance to finance it to meet the demand from the US market. The company needed cash flow to transport...
EU Seiner Operators Facing Bleak Future With Soaring Fuel Prices
For months, European boat owners have urged authorities to pay heed to the fact that marine fuel, which makes up close to half of their operating expenses, has just become unaffordable. Data...
Bluefin Cutting Event Goes For A Guinness Record
Organizers of a 150 kg bluefin cutting event in Marbella, Spain, aim for it to be entered in the Guinness Book of Records. The giant tuna will be traditionally filleted by renowned chef David...